Hi All,
The fourth and final round of the Kippure Challenge XC MTB Development Summer Race Series is fast approaching

Round 4 will be held on Sunday the 22nd August, and we hope you’ll come join for what is set to be another excellent days racing.

Online sign-on has opened, so get your entries in fast.

http://bit.ly/cEEEON

The format for round 4 will remain the same as the previous rounds.

regards,

Development Race Team

Race Information

After the success of the XC Championships in 2008 and K-Capital Challenge Race Series final stage in 2009, Kippure Estate has entered into talks with Coillte, Wicklow County Tourism and Wicklow Rural Partnership to develop permanent mountain bike trails in the Athdown woods opposite the entrance to the estate. Coillte are very open to the idea and in conjunction with all parties a feasibility study is to be commissioned to look into the routes available, costing, etc.

The course for the first round is approx. 3km loop within the grounds of Kippure Estate, loads of singletrack and one nice fireroad climb and will include some interesting features along the way. The climbs aren’t too hard, everything is rideable for beginners.

The relatively short loop will make it great for the spectators.

There is ample parking, acommadation & coffee shop on the grounds of the estate.

Race Categories
There will be an A and B category for Sports:
A for riders who have reasonable experience on a bike
B for complete beginners

Other categories will be:
Women
Under 16
Under 14
Under 12
Under 10
Under 8.

Schedule
Sign On will be open from 10am. Make sure to get signed on as early as possible
11:00 Under 8/10/12
12:00 Under 14/16, Sports B & Women
13:00 Sports A

Race Entry
Entry fee will be minimal (all underage will be free entry) but one day licences will be compulsory.
Race Entry fee for the underage is free.
Race Entry fee for the sports A & B Women is €10

Day licences will be available on the day priced at €5 for underage, €10 for 16-18 year olds, €20 for adults
More information is available here:

http://www.irishxcmtb.com/Ref_docs/Irish_Offroad_Race_Licence_information.pdf

Online registration
We would really appreciate if you could take the time to fill in the online registration form. Firstly, this gives us an idea of who will be attending so that we can cater for everyone.
Secondly (and more importantly), We can put your details into the computer timing system in advance of the race to speed up the sign on process.
http://bit.ly/cEEEON

Directions

http://www.kippure.com/travel-directions.htm

Google Map – http://bit.ly/9WfkPX

More Info
Kippure Website

http://www.kippure.com

The Flyer

http://www.adventurewicklow.com/Summer_Series_Beginner_Mountain_Bike_Race.pdf

IMBRC - Post on the forum and we can answer any questions

http://imbrc.com/forum

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The 3rd and final race of the developmental XC Race Series events commences on 21st March in Derroura, Galway.

This series is sponsored by the Cycling Ireland Offroad Commission, Biking.ie, and Snap Printing, being managed by Richie Byrne from EPICMTB and supported by various volunteers and club-members around the country.

While you have the option of registering on the day, you are requested to register online for this event in order to speed-up the sign-on process and reduce queues on the Sunday morning.

Online registration will be closing at 1pm on Sat 20th March so make sure to register in time!
Sign-on on the Sunday will close at approx 11am so ensure to arrive early, get your race plate and have a practice lap or two!

This 3 race series is aimed at the beginner/novice, women and youth categories and there won’t be any savage climbs, everything will be rideable.

There will be an A and  B category for Sport:

• A for riders who have reasonable experience on a bike
• B for complete beginners

Other categories will be:

• Women
• Under 16
• Under 14
• Under 12
• Under 10
• Under 8.

Entry fee will be €10 for SPORT A/B, Women, and Under 14/16.
All other Youth categories will be free entry but one day licences will be compulsory.

It is planned that Under 8/10/12 races will start at 11am with Under 14/16/Sports A & B/Ladies at 12 midday.

The Offroad Commission will be providing the medals and additional support along with senior racers from various clubs – big thanks to those who have volunteered to help with this series!